Admissions: 330-744-8720Adult Ed Dept: 330-744-8723| 200 E. Wood St., Youngstown, OH 44503

About This Program

The EMT program prepares students for careers in emergency medical services through classroom instruction, scenario-based labs, hospital/EMS clinicals, and ride time with ambulance services.

Program Highlights

  • Classroom, scenario-based labs, and hospital clinicals
  • Ambulance ride time included
  • NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exam preparation
  • Foundation for Advanced EMT or Paramedic study
  • CPR/BLS certification included

Curriculum

  • Airway, Oxygenation & Ventilation
  • BLS Resuscitation & AED
  • Patient Assessment (Medical and Trauma)
  • Pharmacology Fundamentals
  • Hemorrhage Control, Immobilization & Splinting
  • EMS Operations, Documentation & Professionalism

Credentials Earned

  • NREMT Exam Eligibility

Career Opportunities

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Ambulance Crew Member
  • ER Technician
  • Fire/EMS

Prerequisites

  • TABE pre-entrance exam
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Reliable transportation
  • High school diploma or equivalency strongly recommended
  • Current BLS certification (or provided in class)
  • Clinical partner requirements (immunizations, background check, drug screen)
  • Physical ability to lift/move patients